1UP – Trials and Tribulations

I quite like this feature over at 1UP on the lawsuits that have plagued the history of games right from the start:

“Activison’s work not only put Atari back in touch with consumer demand, it boosted sales of their consoles.

To show their appreciation, Atari took Activision to court, claiming that the company didn’t have the right to develop Atari games. Atari lost, and more companies decided to follow in Activision’s footsteps, creating the concept of third-party developers. It was a defining moment for video games.”